Happy News

I'm delighted to let you know that Steve and Cheryl were married Tuesday, August 4 in a small ceremony in their garden.  Here is a photo of the happy couple.

 Let's hope we can congratulate them in person before long!

Daphne

Hi Brent's Bunch Members and Friends,

I hope you are doing well and have been able to stay healthy.  Due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis and social distancing requirement, I have decided to cancel Brent's Bunch dances for the month of April 2020.  

I'll re-assess the situation in late April and let you know.  If group gatherings are somehow permissible again at that time, I'll ask to see how many people are interested and we can decide from there.  For now, I'll keep our hall reserved for the first three Thursdays in May.  

I have reserved the Burnaby Lake Pavillion on Thursday nights for the fall 2020 session.  Due to the annual September maintenance and a city function, the first available Thursday is Sept 27, 2020.   

We miss you all and hope we will be able to get together soon.  Meanwhile, we hope you all stay well and are able to stay in contact with your friends and family via phone, email, video chat, and social media.  

Best Regards,

Brent

Brent's Bunch Cancelled for Next 3 Weeks due to COVID-19 concerns

Hi Brent's Bunch Members and Friends, 

Thank you all for your thoughtful comments and feedback to help with this decision.  I have received replies from the majority of members and regular guests and the vast majority feel that while the risk may still be low, why increase our risk of contracting COVID-19 and potentially transmitting it to others, especially those that may be in a higher risk part of the population.  Therefore, we will cancel dancing at Brent's Bunch on Thursdays for the next three weeks (March 12, 19 & 26) and then re-assess the public health situation and recommendations at that time. 

FYI - All clubs in the Mt. Baker Council in Washington State, have canceled dances for the next 2 - 4 weeks.  This includes the Rainbow Squares dances, Saturdays, March 14 and 28.  Many clubs in the FVSRDA have canceled dances for the next 2 weeks or more.  The MS Benefit Dance March 22 has been canceled.  Therefore, check ahead before heading to other dances at this time.   

Brent's Bunch is a fantastic, friendly, caring group, and I will miss seeing you all over the next 3 weeks.  I look forward to being able to resume as soon as possible.   Meanwhile, I hope you all stay well.  

Sincerely,  Brent

Visit to Surrey Square Wheelers

We had a great time visiting Surrey Square Wheelers last night. We enjoyed Krista’s calling once again, as well as that of 4 dancers who rose to the challenge of calling on Open Mic night.

Look at this happy group with banner retrieved, all sporting their Festival 2020 ribbons.  Joe, Gord & Tally also attended but were not available for the photo.

Rob, Merle, Maryanne, Chuck, Daphne, Betty, Bob, Barbara

We are DARK on Thursday, March 5

This week, we will visit Surrey Square Wheelers on Tuesday, March 3.  Hope to see you back at Burnaby Lake Pavilion for our March 12 St. Patrick's Dance.

Krista Baird Joined Brent February 27

We were pleased to welcome Krista and many visitors for a fun and lively evening of terrific duets.  (Press photo for clearer image.)

Brent & Krista delighted us with their singing and calling

Some of the visitation from Town 'N' Country collect a banner.
Steve, Greg, Debra, Peter, Lucille with Bob and Brent

Door prizes in honour of Town 'N' Country of Maple Ridge

Gloria and Peter, sporting his 2020 convention promo glasses

Skirts a-twirling all over the floor

 

Here is a link to more photos.

Bublé Love Songs February 13

We were intoxicated with Brent's Bublé love songs last Thursday!

Here is a link to more sweet photos.

Brent & Steve Shine on February 6

We had 8 squares enjoying Brent & Steve's lively calling on Thursday.  We had visitations from the Stardowners and Surrey Square Wheelers, and visitors from many other clubs.  It was fun!

Steve and Brent

The Stardowners - we will return their visit on April 9

The Surrey Square Wheelers

Jenny camouflaged in the rhubarb patch

Here is a link to the rest of the photos.  To see as a slideshow, press the 3 vertical dots near the top right and select the slideshow option.

We hope to see you again this coming Thursday for Brent calling to Michael Bublé love songs!

Daphne

Sweet February Dances

We're pleased to announce we will have 3 exciting special dances in February.

Steve Edlund will join Brent for our February 6 dance.  We can count on these two great entertainers to give us a wonderful evening. 

On February 13, Brent will have the ladies swooning to Michael Bublé love songs. 

We wind up the month with Krista Baird joining Brent on February 27.  (The FVSRDA calendar ad saying February 20 was a misprint.)  Can't wait for their dulcet duets!

Both Steve and Krista have recorded with Brent and we know they make beautiful music together.  Please join us!

Daphne

Robbie Burns Dance

Last Thursday we enjoyed "the whole nine yards" (a kilt term) with Brent's stupendous calling and cuing, Daniel McQuade's delightful and moving piping and Bruce's spirited Address to a Haggis.  Here are a few photos.  Thanks to Debra and Lew for helping take photos.

Brent

Debra, Don & Dianne in their finery

Ron

His triplet Chuck

Their triplet Bob, with Marguerite looking under his... tam

Dan leads the grand march

Followed by haggis, Jenny, Bruce & Brent

Dan watching Bruce threaten the haggis

Daphne between Carolyn and Dan 

 (Carolyn is Dan's partner and the naturopath who got Daphne losing weight.)

Lew and Oren of Rainbow Squares

Kris & Anni of Abbotsford / FVSRDA Executive

Glenna & Walter of Surrey Square Wheelers at right

Nice to see Heather back, with Ilona

Here is a link to lots more photos.  To see as a slideshow, press the 3 vertical dots near the top right and select the slideshow option.

Thanks to all who made it such a fun evening!

Daphne

January 16 Dance Cancelled

Due to snow, we have cancelled tonight's dance.  We hope to see you at our Burns Night on January 23, complete with haggis and a live piper!